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BC03 PMU

2003 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,332 mi
Last recorded127,332 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 PMU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 127,332 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both, Track rod ends corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 127,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Excessive play on the wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both, Track rod ends corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 125,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 123,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 121,356 miles

Front unable to see brake pads

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 119,106 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 115,824 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3/4mm also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm also bold on inner edge nearly down to cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake performance requirements only just met it would appear the system needs investigation.

Fail 11 May 2021 115,824 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3/4mm also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm also bold on inner edge nearly down to cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake performance requirements only just met it would appear the system needs investigation.

Pass 22 May 2020 113,069 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 113,066 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 110,573 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 107,368 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 104,389 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,483 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 97,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 97,061 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise unable to open n/s/r door

Fail 28 Jul 2014 94,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s/f reflector damaged

advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge of tyre

advise unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,467 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Ft number plate cracked

Headlamp wash inop, N/S/F inner jet loose

N/S/F reflector smashed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see FT brake pads

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,616 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 74,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,155 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,216 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 49,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,606 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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BC03 PMU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC03 PMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC03 PMU is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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